A 63-year-old-male from Sandpoint was travelling westbound on West Selle Road in a white 2008 Nissan Titan when he struck a northbound moving Burlington Northern Santa Fe train.
As a result of the crash, the Nissan Titan was pushed a short distance off the roadway, and the train came to a stop after initiating the brakes. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to his injuries on scene.
The road was blocked due to the stopped train for approximately four hours. Next of kin has been notified.
The investigation continues.